Does etrailer.com Electric Brake Kit Also Include Hubs

Question:

does this trailer brake kit include the drums as well? i will be installing these on a trailer i purchased that did not have brakes on it, so i have no drums or any other parts to reuse. any info appreciated thanks!

asked by: Adam

Helpful Expert Reply:

The etrailer.com Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA that you referenced includes just the brake assemblies themselves. The hub drums for the trailer will need to be obtained separately. We do not have any kits that include both the brake and hub assemblies together.

In order to choose the right hub drums for your trailer you will want to first remove one of the existing hubs. Once removed take out the inner and bearings and check for a number that should hopefully be stamped right inside each of them. If you can't see any numbers you can also take a few measurements along the spindle using a digital caliper. I have attached an image to assist.

This is needed to ensure the replacement hubs fit the spindles on the trailer. If you can tall me the numbers you found or the measurements you took I will be happy to make a specific recommendation.

In the meantime I have also attached a great article below that details all the components needed to add electric brakes to a trailer.

expert reply by: Chris R